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Israel: Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)

In , Israel's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) was 14.30.

That's up 2.9% from 2018, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2019 was 33.69 . Israel ranks #174 globally out of 190 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #22 of 22.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.ANM.CHLD.ZS) • Data as of 2019

Trend (2000–2019)

Israel Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) trend

Highlights

Peak
14.30
Trough
12.40
1-year change
+2.9%
5-year change
+11.7%
+2.2% / yr
10-year change
+15.3%
+1.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)
14.3000
13.9000
13.5000
13.3000
13.0000
12.8000
12.7000
12.6000
12.5000
12.5000

About Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)

Prevalence of anemia, children ages 6-59 months, is the percentage of children ages 6-59 months whose hemoglobin level is less than 110 grams per liter, adjusted for altitude.

Indicator code: SH.ANM.CHLD.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Israel's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) in 2019?
In 2019, Israel's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) was 14.30, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Israel's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) rising or falling?
Israel's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) rose 2.9% from 2018 to 2019.
How does Israel rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)?
In 2019, Israel ranked #174 out of 190 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months).
How does Israel's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) compare to the world average?
The global average for Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) in 2019 was 33.69, so Israel is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #22 of 22.
What is Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) and how is it measured?
Prevalence of anemia, children ages 6-59 months, is the percentage of children ages 6-59 months whose hemoglobin level is less than 110 grams per liter, adjusted for altitude.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.ANM.CHLD.ZS), CC BY 4.0.